'My Classic Car' host visits Hollywood event

For the most part, the highlight of any car show is the vehicles. The year, the engine, the paint scheme and the rarity of a car help make it special.

But during a recent Dream Car Classic in downtown Hollywood, car owners and spectators were riveted by a special guest. Dennis Gage, host of the TV show "My Classic Car," cruised into the event to meet owners, sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Gage, known for his enthusiastic personality and handlebar mustache, walked up and down Hollywood Boulevard looking at the more than 85 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles showcased at the event.

"Hollywood is really nice," he said of his first-time visit to the area. "This is a great setting for a car show on this tree-lined street."

"I really like the ones with four wheels and that internal combustion engine," Gage joked when asked if he had a favorite car. "There are some really unique, rare cars here. [The Dream Car Classic] isn't a big show, but there are a lot of great cars. I like the oddball ones, too."

Peter Dearmas, of Hollywood, picked a good day to bring his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro to the show.

"It's a pretty good thing to do on a Sunday morning," he said. "I live right down the road, so I figured why not?"

Dearmas, who's owned his Camaro for more than 10 years, was a first-timer at this season's Dream Car Classic.